For more information, please correspond directly with Bob Steidl ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> or 520-626-3164).
*********** Ph.D. or M.S. Assistantship, Grassland Birds, University of Arizona Grassland Restoration and Nesting Songbirds, School of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Arizona A research assistantship is available to support a Ph.D. (preferred) or M.S. student interested in investigating effects of efforts to restore semi-desert grasslands in southern Arizona on density and nesting success of songbirds. Since 2006, biologists from the Bureau of Land Management and its partners have been applying fire and mechanical methods to reduce the influence of mesquite invasion into semi-desert grasslands on the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. We have surveyed birds in this area since 2005. Information on this beautiful and biologically diverse area is available here: http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/prog/blm_special_areas/ncarea/lascienegas.html - Requirements: For Ph.D: M.S. degree in Wildlife, Zoology, Ecology or related field For M.S: B.S. degree in Wildlife, Zoology, Ecology or related field Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.25 - Beneficial Experience: Strong field identification skills, some experience (or strong interest) in quantitative approaches to population ecology. Strong work ethic, good verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work independently. - Support: stipend, which includes a waiver of out-of-state tuition (but not fees) for at least 2.5 years. - Start Date: January 2013 - Deadline for materials: 22 October 2012 - To Apply: Submit via email ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>) a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and GRE scores (unofficial are fine), and names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to: Bob Steidl School of Natural Resources and the Environment University of Arizona 325 Biological Sciences East Tucson, Arizona 85721 More info: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> or 520-626-3164
